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PART IV. COORDINATION EFFORTS The City of San Leandro will continue to coordinate available CDBG, HOME, and local funds to provide housing programs, public service assistance, capital improvements, and economic development activities for eligible residents and neighborhoods in FY 2012 -2013. Housing Housing - related activities will be coordinated between various City divisions, including Planning and Housing Services. The City will also coordinate with Alameda County, County HOME Consortium member cities, and non - profit agencies to address housing needs. The City will also work with Alameda County to administer HOME funds for acquisition, rehabilitation, and /or new construction of affordable rental housing as well as tenant -based rental assistance. The City will continue to contract for housing services such as fair housing and tenant/landlord counseling. The City staff will continue to work closely with local non - profit agencies, the County, and other HOME Consortium members to identify permanent affordable, emergency and transitional housing needs (along with necessary supportive services) for the homeless and /or persons with special needs. HOME Consortium members have agreed to continue funding the consortium -wide Tenant -Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) for Homeless Families Program, a transitional housing program that provides short-term rental subsidies, job preparation and placements, case management, and other support services to assist homeless families attain permanent housing. Public Services Public Services will be solely supported by the CDBG funds through the City's Community Assistance Grant Program (CAP). Efforts will continue to include the Human Services Commission (HSC) and non - profit agency directors /members to improve and evaluate the needs assessment and funding process. HSC identifies social service needs in the community and recommends to the City Council possible ways to meet those needs. HSC also evaluates and encourages the provision of social services in the City, reviews requests for funds, and makes recommendations for City financial support to social service agencies. Public Facilities CDBG funds are expected to be made available for City- initiated and /or non - profit capital improvement projects. Should funds be available, non - profit improvements will be coordinated within the City's Planning, Building & Safety Services, Engineering & Transportation, Public Works Departments, and the City Council. Economic Development Commercial revitalization efforts will continue through the City's Office of Business Development (OBD) staff. OBD staff work closely with CDBG staff, local business organizations (such as the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Association), surrounding communities, and various other economic development organizations to better address and determine the City's future economic and job needs. DRAFT Action Plan — FY 2012 -2013 City ofSan Leandro Page 17